By Reuters Sep. 29, 2026 yarreg.ru Fourteen people were killed in a fire at a pyrotechnics factory in the Yaroslavl region on Monday, state media reported, citing emergency services. One person was being treated for their injuries at the hospital. TASS reported that the fire had been put out. Yaroslavl region Governor Mikhail Evrayev confirmed at least 10 deaths in a post on Telegram. He said first responders were still searching for potential other victims. The blaze engulfed two buildings in the village of Kubrinsk near the town of Pereslavl-Zalessky. Around 200 emergency personnel were deployed to the scene, Evrayev said. Law enforcement authorities launched a criminal investigation into possible industrial safety violations, TASS reported. Read more about: Accidents , Fires , Yaroslavl Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Shopping Center Fire in Bashkortostan Kills 4 The Emergency Situations Ministry said the blaze erupted at the Solnechny shopping center at around noon local time on Tuesday. 1 Min read Gas Explosion in Saratov Kills At Least 6, Including Child Eyewitnesses told local media that they heard a loud explosion just before part of a 10-story apartment building was blown off. 1 Min read 2 Arrested After Deadly Office Fire Near Moscow Six people were killed when the top floors of the former Platan Research Institute building caught fire in the Moscow region town of Fryazino. 1 Min read Russian Investigators Are Reopening the Dyatlov Pass Case. But What Is It? Nine hikers died in the mysterious Dyatlov Pass incident in 1959. 4 Min read
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